For everyone else: When shopping for a dishwasher, don’t just look at decibels and place settings. Ask the dealer what firmware version is running. If they don’t know, check the serial number or buy from a Miele experience store.
Update immediately. It’s free, risk-free (back up settings via app first), and transforms the machine from “very good” to “exceptional.”
*Value is subjective; Miele costs 2-3x mainstream brands, but 3.7.17 reinforces its longevity promise (20-year typical lifespan). Miele 3.7.17 isn’t flashy. It doesn’t add lasers, TikTok integration, or a water fountain. What it does is make an already superb dishwasher quieter, more efficient, and more intelligent in detecting soil levels. If you own a compatible Miele dishwasher, installing 3.7.17 is the closest thing to buying a new machine without spending €1,200.